The success CST has achieved over the past decade has been extraordinary, from expanding our research enterprise to helping power Temple’s rise to R1 research status and opening the Science Education and Research Center to hiring outstanding researchers and enabling thousands of graduates to move into successful science and tech careers.
This year, we take another step forward as Migual Mostafá, CST’s new dean as of October 1, 2023, charts the course for the college. You can learn more about his impressive career in Outlook. I wish him the best of luck as he continues to push our college forward. After having served as CST dean and interim dean for more than 11 years, I have moved back to research and teaching full time. I will continue to run a vigorous collaborative research program as director of both the Institute for Computational Molecular Science and the Temple Materials Institute.
Leading our college was one of the great honors of my career. For me, CST graduation—seeing the joy and happiness on the faces of our graduating students and their families—never failed to lift my spirits.
I enjoyed working with so many talented students, who I see as our strongest hope for addressing the many challenges we face here on planet Earth. There are so many dedicated faculty and staff at CST, each making important contributions to teaching, research, advising, professional development, facilities and more. Thank you for your efforts.
I want to highlight one CST leader, Susan Jansen Varnum. As senior associate dean for undergraduate affairs, science education and community engagement, Sue and her team work tirelessly to attract, enroll, educate and graduate outstanding students. From analyzing enrollment data to creating a supportive learning environment, Sue has made CST a home for students who want to excel and make an impact on our world.
To CST’s Board of Visitors, Alumni Board and to all our graduates and partners around the world, thank you for making our college stronger. Your willingness to help guide the college, meet with students, volunteer for events and support us financially was inspiring. CST could not have achieved so much without your dedication and commitment.
Sincerely,
Michael L. Klein, FRS